India, May 30 -- Thudarum, the Tharun Moorthy (Operation Java & Saudi Vellakka ) directorial featuring Mohanlal in the lead, is one of the highest grossers of the Malayalam industry this year. Tharun's fan service movie has been lapped up by audiences, who loved the return of 'Lal the complete actor'. There have been bouquets galore for the team, but if you, like me, have not been as impressed, you are a part of a very small minority.

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I watched Thudarum a couple of weeks ago, having read nothing but positive commentary about the film. I was excited about the pairing of Mohanlal and Shobana and was, quite naively, expecting ...